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"Saint James' clear, accessible introduction to Kwanzaa includes explanations of the Nguzo Saba (the Seven Principles) as well as information about the holiday's origin. . . . Enjoyable as well as handy, the book will be a strong addition to both school and public library collections".--"Booklist". Full color.

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Editorial Reviews

With bold, clear paintings and child-centered text, Saint James fashions a remarkably lucid explanation of the seven principles of Kwanzaa and their origins. Unusual and highly effective, the book will appeal to young children (and the adults who read to them).

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Following a brief history of the seven-day holiday (December 26-January 1), a child narrator explains the seven symbols and the seven principles of Kwanzaa, defining each with its African name (and supplying a a phonetic pronunciation). Despite some choppiness, the simple descriptions of the rituals performed each day make this a lucid introduction to the significance of Kwanzaa. Echoing the candor of the text are Saint James's boldly hued, minimalist acrylic-on-canvas paintings. Although this is the first book she has written, Saint James will be familiar to many for her art, which has appeared in picture books, on greeting cards and on book jackets. Ages 3-7. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

Saint James' clear, accessible introduction to Kwanzaa includes explanations of the Nguzo Saba (the Seven Principles) as well as information about the holiday's origin. Opening pages describe rituals and ritual objects, with the principles (and their phonetic pronunciations) explored in the pages that follow. The book's bright, posterlike graphics, filled with celebratory images of African Americans at home, at work, and at play, are a good accompaniment to the simple but "effective text. Enjoyable as well as handy, the book will be a strong addition to both school and public library collections.